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Saturday, 6 September 2014

Royal Oak (1) 1930s



Folkestone Herald 11-11-1933

Local News

The Folkestone Magistrates yesterday granted a protection order in connection with the transfer of the licence of the Royal Oak, North Street from Mr. Baldock to Mr. H. Wilson, formerly steward at the Radnor Club.

Folkestone Express 18-11-1933

Local News

The Folkestone Magistrates on Friday granted a protection order in connection with the transfer of the licence of the Royal Oak Inn, North Street, from Mr. H.W. Baldock to Mr. Wilson, who has for a considerable number of years been the steward at the Radnor Club, Folkestone.

Folkestone Express 25-11-1933

Wednesday, November 22nd: Before Mr. J.H. Blamey, Alderman T.S. Franks, Councillor Mrs. E. Gore, Mr. F. Seager, Mr. W. Smith, Eng. Rear Admiral L.J. Stephens, and Alderman J.W. Stainer.

The licence of the Royal Oak public house, North Street, was transferred to Mr. Harry Wilson, formerly steward at the Radnor Club. A protection order had been previously made in this application.

Folkestone Herald 31-3-1934


Obituary

We regret to announce the death recently of Mr. William Herbert Baldock, of 2, Sunnyside Villas, Tram Road, Folkestone, at the age of 59.

Mr. Baldock was very well known in Folkestone. He had lived in the town for 43 years and was formerly licensee of the Royal Oak in North Street. He was there for 17 years, retiring a few months ago. He was a member of the Folkestone Licensed Victuallers` Association.

Mr. Baldock leaves a widow and three children, a son and two daughters.

The funeral took place at Hawkinge Cemetery on Thursday last week.

Folkestone Express 25-11-1939

Local News

The Folkestone licensing transfer sessions were held at the Police Court on Wednesday. The Mayor (Alderman G.A. Gurr) was in the chair and also sitting were Councillor R.G. Wood, Dr. F. Wolverson and Alderman Mrs. E. Gore.

Harry Powell applied for the transfer of the licence in respect of the Royal Oak, North Street. The previous licence holder was Mr. Alfred Thomas Chick.

The application was granted.
 
 

 

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